as in bays
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
a secluded cove that smugglers once used
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Recent Examples of coves
Women-only travel tour company Wild Terrains offers an eight-day Menorca group trip that takes travelers to the island’s secluded coves and cobblestone streets.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The trail leads to dreamy coves, dramatic cliffs, ancient archaeological sites and a lighthouse at the tip, with a sandstone ridge running down the core of the peninsula like a central spine.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The route leads walkers to dreamy coves, dramatic cliffs, ancient archaeological sites and a lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The sprawling hillside property looks like a screensaver, with verdant gardens, private sea-view villas, and two powdery coves—Punta Bunga and Banyugan.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Vinaròs, Costa del Azahar On the Costa del Azahar — the Orange Blossom Coast — Vinaròs is renowned for its beaches, coves and its red prawns.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 June 2026
Boats depart from here for island tours, including to the famous Blue Grotto and other smaller grottoes and coves.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Though Lake Austin runs about 20 miles, true private waterfront is limited by geography, existing ownership, public parkland, older roads, steep banks and protected coves.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Spend the day cruising through quiet coves, anchoring for a swim, soaking up the sunshine, and taking in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views from the water.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The trail leads to dreamy coves, dramatic cliffs, ancient archaeological sites and a lighthouse at the tip, with a sandstone ridge running down the core of the peninsula like a central spine.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The route leads walkers to dreamy coves, dramatic cliffs, ancient archaeological sites and a lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The sprawling hillside property looks like a screensaver, with verdant gardens, private sea-view villas, and two powdery coves—Punta Bunga and Banyugan.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Vinaròs, Costa del Azahar On the Costa del Azahar — the Orange Blossom Coast — Vinaròs is renowned for its beaches, coves and its red prawns.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 June 2026
Boats depart from here for island tours, including to the famous Blue Grotto and other smaller grottoes and coves.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Though Lake Austin runs about 20 miles, true private waterfront is limited by geography, existing ownership, public parkland, older roads, steep banks and protected coves.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Spend the day cruising through quiet coves, anchoring for a swim, soaking up the sunshine, and taking in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views from the water.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coves
Noun
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Normally, that water has been discharged into local creeks and bays.—
Michelle Hummel,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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Normally, that water has been discharged into local creeks and bays.—
Michelle Hummel,
The Conversation,
22 May 2026
Noun
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The North Carolina Estuarium is another highlight, with Pamlico River tours as well as 200 exhibits on estuaries and coastal rivers.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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Marco Island Adjacent to the Everglades National Park and nearly 100 miles of undeveloped islands, bays, and estuaries, Marco Island is a sheller's paradise.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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“Coves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coves. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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